If ‘lowly’ ants and slime mold can build efficient networks without central planning, why can’t we? With a rudimentary brain and no memory, individual ants aren’t particularly clever, but in groups they’ve shown the ability to solve complex problems. Now as researchers gain a deeper understanding of the processes used by these tiny insects, programming […]
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Strait Power – Inspired by the Basking Shark
Industrial designer Anthony Reale’s ‘Strait Power‘ aims to provides a highly efficient redesign of water-powered turbine generators: It was in observing the activity and appearance of the basking shark that Reale gained insight into his model’s structure. The shark spends 18 hours a day with its mouth open, sifting for food, and the movement of […]